Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
Betelgeuse | |
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← 3135 3151 | |
System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 5.67:-306.90[e] |
Spectral class | M2I[1][2] |
Recharge time | 196 hours[2] |
Recharge station(s) | Zenith[1][2] |
The Betelgeuse system was the location of at least one habitable world, Betelgeuse II, and as at 3145 was located in the Sian Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[3][4]
Contents
System Description
The Betelgeuse system is located close to the Latice and Sigma Mare systems[3][4] and consisted of a gargantuan class M2I primary orbited by at least two planets.[2]
System History
The Betelgeuse system was colonised during the Star League era at some point after the end of the Reunification War.[5][6]
Betelgeuse II
Template:InfoBoxPlanetStandard Betelgeuse II - more commonly known simply as Betelgeuse - is the second planet in the Betelgeuse system and is an important industrial world.
Planetary History
Betelgeuse was an important Capellan factory world on their border with the Free Worlds League. Coveted by House Marik and especially Dame Catherine Humphreys of Andurien it was often the target of raids throughout its history, but remained firmly in Liao hands. Betelgeuse was home to Warrior House Kamata who vigorously guarded the weapon factories on the planet.[citation needed]
Up until the Fourth Succession War, over 20 different firms on Betelgeuse's northern hemisphere used to produce the greater part of all Capellan luxury goods and consumer goods. However, they were closed down after the war when the Capellans channeled all their resources into military production.
Betelgeuse was an important manufacturer of heavy tanks and BattleMech parts. During the Jihad the Chancellor sponsored the construction of a new Hellespont Industrials plant on Betelgeuse.[7]
A raiding party consisting of forces from both Andurien and Zion struck at Betelgeuse during the second week of November 3069.[8]
Political Affiliation
- 2571 - No record [9]
- 2596 - No record [5]
- 2750 - Capellan Confederation [6]
- 2765 - Capellan Confederation [10]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [11]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [12]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [13]
- 3030 - Capellan Confederation [14]
- 3040 - Capellan Confederation [15]
- 3050 - Capellan Confederation [16]
- 3052 - Capellan Confederation [17]
- 3057 - Capellan Confederation [18]
- 3058 - Capellan Confederation [19]
- 3063 - Capellan Confederation [20]
- 3067 - Capellan Confederation [21]
- 3075 - Capellan Confederation [22]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation [23]
- 3081 - Capellan Confederation [24]
- 3085 - Capellan Confederation [25]
- 3130 - Capellan Confederation [26]
- 3135 - Capellan Confederation [27]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation [3][4]
Planetary Rulers
3025
- Lord Vincente Orloff[1]
3031
- Lord Alex Douglas Wilf
Military Deployment
3025
3050
- 401st Division[29]
- Warrior House Kamata[30]
3054
- Warrior House Kamata[31]
3067
3079
- - At this point in time House Kamata is operating at 25% of full strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
Geography
Betelgeuse has two continents named Bulwark and Ecchi.[2]
Planetary Locations
- Bidan: the planetary capital city, located on Bulwark.[2]
Industrial Centers
- Aldis Industries[2]
- Firmir Weaponry[2]
- Hellespont Industrials - Primitive factory activated during the Jihad era; Later produced UrbanMechs as well.[2]
Notes
- In real life, Betelgeuse is one of the (or even the) biggest stars known, a bloated red supergiant with an estimated diameter of 697 million kilometers (compared to 1.4 million kilometers for our sun, Sol). As such, it is unlikely that it would have two or more planets, and even more unlikely that its second planet could be colonized by humans. Some scientists believe that Betelgeuse will go supernova within the next 1000 years, i.e. before the storyline of Classic BattleTech. The spectral class given for the star in BattleTech sources (M2 I) is correct and corresponds with real-life sources.
- Betelgeuse is alternatively spelled Betelgeuze, Beteigeuze or Beteigeuse.
Nearby Systems
Systems within 60 light-years (distance in light years) Closest systems first: | |||||||
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Sigma Mare | 8.1 | Latice | 14.1 | Conquista | 15.3 | Nukus | 15.7 |
Kasdach | 16.4 | Dì-fang | 18.0 | Palladaine | 20.9 | Dicon | 23.4 |
Shiba | 24.9 | Brest | 25.3 | Wright | 26.2 | Jungar Qi | 26.9 |
Aomen | 29.4 | Pell | 29.9 | Ito | 31.4 | Westerhand | 32.8 |
Lurgatan | 35.3 | Primus | 36.3 | Shiro III | 36.7 | Sumy | 36.8 |
Ullieri | 37.1 | Buenos Aires | 37.2 | Nihal | 38.5 | Furud | 38.5 |
Prix | 39.0 | Raphael | 40.4 | Scarborough | 40.8 | Housekarle | 40.8 |
Grand Base | 41.1 | Amu Darya | 41.8 | Sadurni | 42.8 | Niomede | 43.0 |
Claxton | 43.8 | Altorra | 44.2 | Andurien | 47.7 | Carmen | 48.1 |
Lopez | 49.4 | Barras | 49.7 | Principia | 51.3 | Burl | 52.1 |
Kujari | 52.4 | Konopiste | 54.1 | Castrovia | 54.9 | Sendalor | 55.2 |
Kurvasa | 56.1 | Florarda | 56.5 | Fronde | 56.5 | Decatur | 56.7 |
Homestead | 57.2 | Athna | 57.6 | Zanzor | 57.6 | Wallacia | 58.8 |
Rosendal | 59.3 | Holloway | 59.5 | Toch Zu | 59.5 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 134, "Planet Guide"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 16, "Betelgeuse"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Era Report: 3145, p. 39, "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI, "Inner Sphere - 3145"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - 2750"
- ↑ Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 4
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47, "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War [2571]"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War [2864]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133, "Inner Sphere - 3040"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11, Inner Sphere [3050] Map
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23, Inner Sphere [3052] Map
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11, Inner Sphere [3057] Map
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29, Inner Sphere [3063] Map
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65, Inner Sphere [3075] Map
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Map - August 3079"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63, "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127, "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
- ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11, "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 107, "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 70, "Com Guards Deployment Table"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 63, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 42, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 33, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 9, "Warrior House Regimental Status"
Bibliography
- 20 Year Update
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3052
- Era Report: 3062
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: CCAF
- Handbook: House Liao
- Historical: Brush Wars
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- Historical: Reunification War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
- Objective Raids
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation